Surprise, Surprise-Conde Nast Says No Thanks To ‘Vogue Africa’

July 20th, 2010 - By admin

Cameroonian photographer Mario Epanya went all out in his campaign to make Vogue Africa a reality. In order to get publisher Conde Nast to see the potential in the magazine–that would pay homage to African women–he created fictional covers, featuring gorgeous images, but it looks like it wasn’t enough.

Conde Nast has turned down Epanya’s bid for the magazine. “DEAR ALL. The Wait is over. Condé Nast said NO to an African license of VOGUE. So this is the last cover. Enjoy, but it’s a beginning of something,” he posted on his Facebook page.

Vogue is currently published in 18 countries and one region. Condé Nast has not officially commented on their decision. Ironically, Vogue Italia featured Epanya in a full feature.

Obviously, Vogue can still get away with a few editorials featuring Africans and African Americans sprinkled here and there. Although their “Black Issue” flew off the magazine racks in 2008, are you really surprised that Conde Nast rejected the idea?
Want to see more of the fictional covers that Epanya created? Click through the next pages…

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  • moe

    other people hate black beauty!!! they dont want to see a black woman being in a mag. They would rather see them in a foodstamp line, with babies and no baby daddy. And our men in handcuffs, or running up court or down somebody field, they are not ready for positive role models.

  • lovie

    If it was sold in the US and I could understand the language I would buy this magazine. I am tired of seeing all these magazines with white women I can’t identify with.

  • CR

    SO WHAT? We don't need validation from Conde Nast. If there was ever a Vogue Africa, white women would be featured in it anyways so it doesn't matter. Vogue is not made for us. They only feature a black cover model when it is appropriate for the moment- ie- Michelle Obama, on becoming First Lady, and Jennifer Hudson when she won the Oscar.

  • STUPIDGIRLLOL

    They're just like the black men in american they only parade around half breeds and light skinned woman that meet white standards so what's different about this!

  • http://www.naijahouse.com Eddt

    Nice work ,i hope he continue this way

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  • MsDtown

    The boycott begins now….no more Vogue for me. Instead yall check out Arise mag…. total FABULOUSNESS!!

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  • Tr1sh

    Wow, Africa is BEAUTIFUL and they reject the homeland?! I agree with all, BOYCOTT Vogue! They act like they don't know where they came from! Shame on them. These covers are Beautiful

  • Listeni

    AFRICAN [ not African American ] women are so naturally beautiful.They are one of the most beautiful races on this earth.It's "hands down" if you ask me.They can't be touch in the REAL beauty department.

  • fashionfein

    even though it's considered the FASHION BIBLE and its gonna hurt..I can no longer use my hard earned money on

    VOGUE magazine…that is all!!!

  • DC_Diva

    I will boycott this magazine.

  • Kristen Barnette

    If Vogue Africa were a reality i would purchase a lifetime subscription!!! Vogue's short-sightedness is no surprise.

  • Alicia

    if you look at the Vogue franchise each country has thier own unique spin. if Africa wants to be considered they have to highlight, within the realm of fashion, media, and entertainment, what's unique about them. and it'll take more the a few sistas on the cover to do that…

  • lola289

    There are already fashion magazines in Africa! I am proud that they said, "No!"

    I just hope there won't be a backlash…

  • Janet

    omg

    he must be racist then!!

    i would like to know why he doesnt want Vogue Africa!!

    those covers are beautiful!

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